It all really depends on your budget. If you have the money to buy an Acura TL, then by all means, get it! Acura TL's have a Honda engine so parts are just as cheap, body work, interior work, and computer issues would be the only thing you would need to worry about since Acura uses luxurious parts. Acura TL has more horsepower also.On the other hand, I do have a 07 Honda Civic, and for a cheaper price than a Acura TL, you can get the Civic EX or SI fully loaded (including the navigation system). They still run nice, quiet, fast, and have a lot of performance for a little car. The only thing I would complain about my Civic EX would be the smooth shift feature that is offered with the automatic transmission. You really don't know when the transmission shifts unless you listen to the engine which is difficult due to it's quietness. Not a bad car though.My final verdict, get the TL if you have the money, if not, the Civic EX or SI wouldn't be a bad choice.